ABSTRACT

Background: The global prevalence of cardiovascular disease is increasing at a concerning rate. Approximately 46% of adults with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. Aim: Study aimed to assess the efficacy of Allium Sativum (Garlic) in treating hypertension in an experimental group of patients. Method: Researcher employed a quasi-experimental design and selected 106 subjects using a non-probability purposive sampling technique from specific community areas in the Panchmahal District of Gujarat. Results: The use of Allium Sativum for one month resulted in a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels among the subjects in the experimental group. The statistical analysis indicated that the 'f' value for systolic blood pressure was 223.04 and for diastolic blood pressure was 196.48, with a p-value of <0.001. Conclusion: The study findings suggest that Allium Sativum effectively lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the experimental group. This non-pharmacological approach proved to be safe and did not exhibit any side effects when compared to alternative treatments. Keywords: Allium sativum, Garlic, Systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood Pressure Community, Effectiveness, Complimentary therapy, Hypertension
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1069